The Market Tavern, Steakhouse and Lodge — Restaurant in Alnwick

We stayed here for 3 nights rooms were ok.Most of the staff were very friendly. The down side of this pub was on wednesday 2nd september. We had reserved a table in the resturant for 20.15 pm. We got back from seahouses a few hours earlier than our meal reservation, and decided after a very enjoyable day we would have a few drinks in the place we were staying.to chill out. We were sitting having a few drinks in the bar at a table that was Not Reserved ,waiting till we could go in to the restaurant for our meal. We had spend up till then around £300 that was including our room for 3 nights. We were having a nice time chilling until a member of the staff I think she might have been in charge ? with the way she seemed to boss some of the staff around. She came over to our table and asked us to stand at the bar as she needed our table for another couple who wanted a meal? We got up and stood at the bar were I told the young bar tender that we were not happy the way she had treated us.It wasn't his fault all he could say that he was sorry for what happen and did I want to see the manager. By this time we were very up set with the way we had been treated by this female staff we cancelled our meal. By the way we would have spent a lot on this steak meal and wine for a special occasion so yous lost £150 . To be treated like this is wrong of you at the Market Tavern ,please get staff to respect your clients that have book rooms and ordered meals.To be moved off the table they are sittig at to give it away to someone else . This member of staff needs to get her act together done know who she thinks she is . We are all in the same boat at this time .By the way I have a disable with my legs and found it hard to stand at your bar counter that we thought that it...

On a 2 night stay in Alnwick we were reccomended to eat at the Market Tavern & Steakhouse. |We booked a table the previous day as we were told it was advisable as it gets busy & we were so glad we did as we havd a great night & a wonderful meal in this busy but fabulously run inn.|Immediatyely upon arrival (half an hour early for out booking ) we were greeted & welcomed by the staff as soon as we entered & waited while they took that tables order ( 2 mins).|Despite being early our tablw was ready in the upper part of the Inn at the back which was already full and the whole place had a great lively atmosphere & plenty of staff on hand.|Drinks quickly arrived & we ordered the grilled sardines & the garlic & spam fritters (who could not refuse those - a blast from the distant past !) as starters. Both of which were great, all food is cooked to order & the staff were really engaging & helpful creating a great atmosphere.|Mains were Northumbria Shepherds Pie & Slow Braised Brisket which were equally superb.|Desserts were equally delicious and with a good range of wines beers & spirits from which to choose mede for a great fun evening.|We were superbly looked after by Eleanor & Liam all evening, not rushed & nothing was too much trouble - all the food passing through looked great & the team worked their socks off all evening yet maintaining a smile & cheerful disposition despite being really busy.|Many places could learn a lot from the superb customer service across the entire team, great food, service &...

We stayed at a local B&B and the Market Tavern was a recommendation of the B&B proprietors. Having visited the Treehouse in Alnwick the night before, the food in the Treehouse being very poor, we approached the Market Tavern with some trepidation. It doesn't look anything out of the ordinary from the outside I should add. We needn't have worried. The pub served good wholesome traditional British food and proper portions - not nouvelle cuisine sized, which let's face facts, is just an excuse for not providing a decent portion in the first place. My wife was going to try the Sirloin roast but unfortunately this had sold out. She eventually settled for the brisket which was wonderfully tender and was served with a nice selection of vegetables including cauliflower cheese. I had the Shepherd's Pie which was equally delicious. Being a gravy connoisseur, I can advise that it was perfect, nice consistency, tasty and obviously made with meat juices and shards of steak / beef - perfect !! We 'reluctantly' made room for a desert which was difficult given the ample portions of the main course. It was a little warm in the restaurant but this did not detract from our thorough enjoyment of the meal. I should add that the staff, in particular the waitresses were lovely and made us feel very welcome. Thoroughly recommend this pub and look forward to returning in the...